Bell Straps: Carry the Bell Safely and Quietly on the Neck
Whether grazing season or alpine pasture: a sturdy strap keeps the bell in place, so you hear your animals even in open country.
Kerbl Bell Strap with Double Round Pin Buckle, UV-Resistant Polyester
Regular price: From €17.53
Kerbl Bell Strap with Simple Buckle, Polyester, Abrasion-Resistant
Regular price: From €8.53
Bell Straps: A Secure Hold for Every Bell
Out on pasture and up on the alp, the bell is often the first thing you notice about your animals. For it to hang safely, it needs a strap that carries the weight and copes with the weather. A good bell strap sits quietly on the neck, does not rub and can be adjusted quickly. Here you will find straps for daily use and for the move to alpine pasture in summer.
Material and buckle
Straps made of polyester are light, abrasion resistant and take up hardly any water. They dry quickly and stay supple even after a day of rain. The double round pin buckle holds heavier bells reliably because the load is spread across two pins. A single buckle is enough for lighter bells and is quicker to fit. Look for a UV resistant version if your animals are outside all summer, then colour and strength last a long time.
Fitting and looking after the strap
The right length depends on the neck circumference and differs clearly between young stock and grown cows. Measure on the animal and choose the strap so that there is still room left over, above all on young animals that grow through the season. Two to three fingers should fit between strap and neck. If the bell hangs too loosely, it swings while the animal walks and the strap rubs. Before the grazing season check every hole, pin and seam, then hang the straps up clean and dry. That way you have ready to use equipment in spring and nothing has to be sorted out at the last minute.
Frequently asked questions
How wide should the strap be?
The heavier the bell, the wider the strap. A wide bearing surface spreads the weight better and is gentler on the skin of the neck.
How tight do I fit the strap?
So that two to three fingers fit between strap and neck. Keep checking the fit again and again during the grazing season.
What is the benefit of a double buckle?
Two round pins share the pulling force and hold heavy bells securely. That gives you extra peace of mind out in open country.
Sturdy Straps for Pasture and Alp
A bell strap causes more work than you would think if it does not fit properly. That is why you will find straps here that are built for weight and weather. Polyester versions are abrasion resistant and UV resistant, they take up little water and dry quickly again after a rainy day. The double round pin buckle spreads the load across two pins and keeps heavier bells sitting quietly on the neck, while the single buckle saves time when fitting and suits lighter bells well. Measure the neck circumference of your animals before you buy and allow young stock some extra room, because they grow through the season. Two to three fingers between strap and neck is a good guide. Check seams, holes and pins before the move to the alp, then the bell stays in its place for the whole of the grazing season.